Old Rivals

A report surfaced last week that Shaquille O'Neal might want to end his career with the Los Angeles Lakers. They probably don't have any interest in him right now.

Public Favors Hawks

Atlanta, GA - It seemed reasonable to declare the Atlanta Hawks as Eastern Conference contenders after a surprising finish last season and a strong start to this one.

King Visits The Palace

Auburn Hills, MI - Off to the best start of his six-year career, LeBron James has the Cleveland Cavaliers atop the Central Division.

Texas Two Step

Houston, TX - The Houston Rockets traded for Ron Artest in the offseason in an attempt to give them some insurance behind injury-prone stars Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady.

Four Straight?

Minneapolis, MN - The Philadelphia 76ers are starting to string some wins together. The Minnesota Timberwolves would like just one.

Odds Favor Lakers

Los Angeles, CA - Ten games into his NBA career, Derrick Rose knows he has a long way to go before he can be compared to Michael Jordan.